Basilica di San Nicola in Carcere

Date
16th century
Work Type
church

First firm date of dedication is 1128 although first church probably dates back to 6th century CE. Built on the site of three Roman temples in the Forum Holitorium, the columns of which are seen incorporated into the current building. In the crypt, the foundations for Temple of Janus (vowed by Gaius Duilius) can be seen. Giacomo della Porta remodelled the facade in 1599.

References

See Also
Foro Olitorio
  • San Nicola in Carcere - Interior: View from nave (center)
    Interior: View from nave (center)
  • San Nicola in Carcere - Interior: View from north aisle (west end)
    Interior: View from north aisle (west end)
  • San Nicola in Carcere - Interior: View from nave (east end)
    Interior: View from nave (east end)
  • San Nicola in Carcere - Interior: View from south aisle (center)
    Interior: View from south aisle (center)
  • San Nicola in Carcere - Interior: View of crypt
    Interior: View of crypt
  • San Nicola in Carcere - Interior: View of crypt
    Interior: View of crypt
  • San Nicola in Carcere - Interior: View of crypt
    Interior: View of crypt
  • Temple of Janus (north temple) - Interior: View of underground foundations for the North Temple (Temple of Janus)
    Interior: View of foundations for the North Temple (Temple of Janus) underneath San Nicola in Carcere
  • San Nicola in Carcere - Interior: View of bell tower from balcony
    Interior: View of bell tower from balcony
  • Temple of Janus (North Temple) - Interior: View of foundations for North and Middle Temples under crypt of church
    Interior: View of foundations for North and Middle Temples under crypt of San Nicola in Carcere
  • San Nicola in Carcere - Interior: View of former three sided chapel under crypt
    Interior: View of former three sided chapel under crypt of San Nicola in Carcere
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